In 2003, the real drama on Broadway often took place behind the scenes. Early in the year, a musicians strike had producers singing the blues. In the fall, backstage buzz shifted to actors quitting shows or having shows quit on them. Billy Crudup and Jasmine Guy were among the stars who left productions before they opened, while a vehicle for Ellen Burstyn, Oldest Living Confederate Widow Tells All, closed the day after opening. Farrah Fawcett didn't even make it that far: Her Bobbi Boland was canceled during previews.